2+ hour, 49+ min ago  (40+ words) KWCH Overcoming a rocky health insurance landscape Sedgwick County students learn about local job opportunities at career fair Royals confirm plans for stadium in Crown Center AFTERNOON UPDATE: Major announcements for downtown ICT and KC...

4+ min ago  (345+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - With health insurance premiums still high, many people are looking for ways to get the most out of their coverage plans. Every year, millions of prior authorization requests are fully or partially denied, but fewer than one…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (113+ words) (CNN) - Equifax is being accused of price gouging regarding Medicaid programs. Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden and Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders wrote a letter to the company's chief executive asking for answers regarding its business practices. The senators…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago  (398+ words) PRATT, Kan. (KWCH) - Pratt Regional Medical Center has asked Pratt County commissioners for financial assistance as the hospital struggles to stay afloat amid rising costs and limited borrowing capacity. The hospital presented three funding options to county commissioners earlier this…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (225+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - People who had health insurance just weeks ago are now calling Wichita nonprofits asking for help as the ripple effect from expired Affordable Care Act subsidies takes hold. Organizations like Carin Health say they are already seeing…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (329+ words) (CNN) - Open enrollment is back - a time when people can enroll, renew or change health care plans for the upcoming year - but no matter whether you choose a health care plan through your employer or the Affordable Care Act, most…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (311+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansans are experiencing firsthand how much their monthly insurance costs will increase if Affordable Care Act tax credits expire at the end of the year, with some facing premium jumps of more than $1, 400 per month. The tax…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (247+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A change coming soon has Kansas hospitals urgently calling for lawmakers to act, extending enhanced premium tax credits that impact millions across the U. S. "We're trying to make our congressional delegation very aware that it needs to be…...

7+ mon, 6+ day ago  (187+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas hospitals are set to receive a major financial boost after the state got approval to double its provider tax, from 3% to 6%. Senator Marshall shared the news during a virtual press briefing on Tuesday. Marshall said the…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (105+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A major Medicaid billing error prompted Kansas school districts to return millions in overpaid funds. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said the issued stemmed from a data mistake that went unnoticed for years. The state…...